Aconcagua Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Aconcagua: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Aconcagua month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -10° | -18° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | -9° | -17° | 12 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | -12° | -20° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | -17° | -24° | 19 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| may | -22° | -29° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| junio | -25° | -32° | 171 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| julio | -23° | -30° | 177 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -25° | -32° | 170 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | -23° | -30° | 39 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octubre | -21° | -27° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | -19° | -25° | 26 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | -15° | -22° | 24 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Aconcagua
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Aconcagua compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Aconcagua.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 108 km | 16°C | +38°C warmer | 392 mm |
| Chile | 108 km | 16°C | +38°C warmer | 392 mm |
| Santiago International Airport | 109 km | 16°C | +38°C warmer | 523 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Aconcagua
Go in febrero, marzo and diciembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junio, julio and agosto – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Aconcagua
Today is much colder than average for octubre. The forecast high of -29°C is 8.3°C below the -21°C typical for this month.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Ráfagas a 102 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -37°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
At 6.961 m, air here runs roughly 45°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 16°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mientras gusts stay above 102 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junio, julio and agosto – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Aconcagua is a mountain in Argentina. Aconcagua is a mountain known as the highest peak in the Americas. It sits at 6.961 m above sea level.
Ahora mismo hay -34°C (-30°F) in Aconcagua con niebla. La sensación térmica es de -39°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -37°C a -29°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 99%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 4.9/10 – regular.
La mejor época para visitar Aconcagua is febrero, marzo and diciembre. El clima es polar. junio, julio and agosto suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. febrero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a -9°C, mientras junio es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -32°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Santiago International Airport (SCL), about 109 km away.
En términos sencillos. Today is much colder than average for octubre. The forecast high of -29°C is 8.3°C below the -21°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Ráfagas a 102 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -37°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Aconcagua
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| País | Argentina |
| Continente | América del Sur |
| Coordenadas | 32°39′11.5″S 70°0′39.2″W (-32.6532, -70.0109) |
| Elevation | 6.961 m |
| Known for | the highest peak in the Americas |
| Hora local | 9:32 PM (UTC-03:00) |
| Mejores meses | febrero, marzo and diciembre |
| Clima | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Aconcagua?
Aconcagua is a mountain in Argentina. Its coordinates are -32.6532, -70.0109. It lies in América del Sur.
What is the weather like in Aconcagua ahora mismo?
It is currently -34°C (-30°F) con niebla. Humedad is 83% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Aconcagua?
febrero, marzo and diciembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Aconcagua, which has a polar climate. junio, julio and agosto are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Aconcagua in?
Aconcagua observes America/Argentina/Mendoza (UTC-03:00). The hora local is 9:32 PM.
What is the nearest airport a Aconcagua?
The closest airports are Santiago International Airport (SCL), 109 km away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated octubre 24, 2026 at 9:32 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
